We thankfully got the chance, to acknowledge & celebrate, the incredible impact women have in making our regional towns resilient & strong last Wednesday 31st July. Especially seeing their tremendous...
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Calling residents, businesses, community organisations, students & ALL who live, work or hang out in Gannawarra Shire! You're invited to take part in a community conversation about the weather. Everyone...
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This week we concluded our collective work on and in, the 10/10 program for 2021. For the mentees: it has been inspiring to work with you and we DO feel the…
Strategem, Beck Legal, BLR Constructions, Y Service Club of Bendigo and FRRR Heywire Youth Innovation are generously supporting Make a Change’s most recent 10/10 Mentoring Program. They understand tomorrow’s leaders…
Did you know parts of Central Bendigo could flood following major rainfall? The City of Greater Bendigo recently completed an in-depth technical review and community discussion on flooding in Central Bendigo. Make…
As part of our Let’s Pivot program we have been running ‘Tune in to Change’, an interview series with each episode featuring a different Changemaker in their community. For this…
As part of our Let’s Pivot program we have been running ‘Tune in to Change’, an interview series with each episode featuring a different Changemaker in their community. For this…
North Harcourt & Sedgwick Landcare recently shared their COVID experience with us – and how they revamped their organisation: Landcare groups are community-based groups which a focus on sustainable management…
As part of our Let’s Pivot program we have been running ‘Tune in to Change’, an interview series with each episode featuring a different Change Maker in their community. For…
As part of our Let’s Pivot program we have been running ‘Tune in to Change’, an interview series with each episode featuring a different Changemaker in their community. For this…
As part of our Let’s Pivot program we have been running ‘Tune in to Change’, an interview series with each episode featuring a different Changemaker in their community. For our…
More than 260 people have joined the Let’s Pivot community since launching in October 2020! This FREE online program is supporting people who are starting or growing initiatives to make a difference. The…
Rob Murphy, or Murph, took the shake-up that is COVID-19 and used it to launch his own coaching venture: The Bearded Coach. Prior to setting out on his own, Murph…
When Wedderburn received a grant for street art, the initiative sparked a new community group and annual event for the small town – focusing on the area’s native birds. The…
We have changed our experience of the vast Australian geography. Our place has become smaller, more accessible, and better connected. Unable to deliver face to face in regional towns, we...
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10/10 is a 10-month capacity building initiative, mentoring young people to grow their talents, skills and develop leadership qualities for themselves and their community. This program will benefit now and...
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Liz Martin from Bendigo Sustainability Group has had a big job these past few months, taking their annual Sustainable House Day entirely online for the first time. Whilst challenging, this…
Members of Boort Resource and Information Centre (BRIC) have been busy turning more than 30 kilograms of chocolate into hundreds of large chocolate freckles to deliver to their community. The…
After the recent successful launch of Let’s Pivot, we’re looking forward to the Zoom Discussion Series, starting Wednesday 21st October These facilitated discussions are designed for people to connect, explore,…
Here is a quick overview of Let’s Pivot, so you can get a sense of what’s on offer including: Info-mailers Zoom discussions Online toolkit of resources and more… About Let’s…
Let’s Pivot is for not-for-profits, community groups, leaders, and all the great people who like to make a positive impact. If you are looking for support to: – adapt services…
These are both challenging and rewarding times, depending on your point of view. Many people have more questions than answers, like: How to adapt? For how long? And why? This…
We hope you and those around you are going ok in these challenging times. Like many others, our team at Make a Change Australia is affected on a personal level…
People from across seven Central Victorian Shires came together in Inglewood to expand the impact of their work, vision, projects and ideas on the themes of: Building Resilience and Caring…
Central Victoria experienced a warmer, drier July than normal in 2019 (Bureau of Meteorology), consistent with long-term warming trend across the globe. This has raised concerns for many locals on…
When it comes to the development and implementation of government infrastructure investments, listening to local residents and giving them the opportunity to contribute to solutions is really important. A thorough…
Strengthening connections in communities builds resilience. It is a critical ingredient for communities to effectively grow, respond, and recover in times of hardship. We were recently asked to assist St Matthews…
Councils play an essential role in supporting their local communities to build resilience, develop and thrive. Particularly in areas such as improving health and wellbeing, taking care of those in…
Curious About Climate Thursday 20th June, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Rochester Shire Hall, 45 Mackay St, Rochester Offering a FREE bus service from: STOP 1, 2.30pm: Wedderburn Neighbourhood House Address:…
Curious About Climate Thursday 20th June, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Rochester Shire Hall, 45 Mackay St, Rochester LOOK WHO’S TALKING… Cr Leigh Wilson Campaspe Shire Council Welcome Sacha Jellinek Greening…
